Heap Buffer Overflow in OTFCC
Summary
CVE-2022-35053: OTFCC commit 617837b was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x61731f. Affects texlive-bin versions < 3a9d42668f45387fa566845be5a3e61579823d35. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
OTFCC is an open-source font converter and editor. It is used for manipulating OpenType and TrueType fonts. The package texlive-bin, specifically in the Debian 12 and Debian 13 ecosystems, is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-35053, is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the OTFCC commit 617837b. This vulnerability can be exploited via the otfccdump binary. An attacker can craft a malicious font file that triggers the overflow when processed by the otfccdump utility. The impact of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is currently no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the official fix provided by the package maintainers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the OTFCC package in the texlive-bin package is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. It is crucial to update the texlive-bin package to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OTFCC is an open-source font converter and editor used for manipulating OpenType and TrueType fonts.
texlive-bin is a package in the Debian ecosystem that provides binaries for the TeX Live distribution.
A heap buffer overflow is a type of vulnerability where a program writes more data into a buffer than it can hold, leading to memory corruption and potential code execution.
The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service if exploited by an attacker.
No, there is currently no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is important to apply the official fix provided by the package maintainers.
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